How the Growing Doctor Shortage Will Affect Us
Healthcare2U’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Rodriguez, is featured in a news story with Amanda Hill speaking about how the doctor shortage, which is set to get even worse in the next few years, will affect the US. Transcript News Center Maine: Have you noticed it takes a little longer to schedule an appointment with […]
Wake Up and Workout – Why Morning Exercise is Better for You
When is the best time to work out? Some people prefer the morning, as the gyms are quieter, and they can start the day off energized; some say the afternoon is best so they can burn off steam from a demanding workday. According to scientists, the morning is the best time to work out. You’ll […]
Five Large Contributions Women Made in Healthcare
Did you know that today women make up 77.6 percent of the total healthcare workforce in the US? This field may have a strong female presence now, but it wasn’t always this way. In honor of National Women’s Day, we want to introduce you to five women whose contributions changed the face of the medical […]
Why Annual Physicals Are a Vital Preventative Care Element
With the new year already underway, are you thinking about your health? A Statista survey revealed that people are more likely to be health conscious around this time of the year, with “living healthier” being the number one resolution from 2022. If you plan to prioritize your health in 2023, consider involving your primary care physician. Getting […]
City of Newark Sees Significant Savings by Integrating Healthcare2U into Medical Plan
By incorporating Healthcare2U’s Direct Primary Care within the City of Newark’s Aetna medical plan, Foundation Risk Partners generated significant savings for the city while enriching healthcare options. March 7, 2023 (Newark, NJ) – After receiving a 21 percent rate increase for their health insurance premiums, the City of Newark sought a solution to contain healthcare spending. In response, […]
Scientists are Developing a Pill that Could Replace Insulin
Healthcare2U’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Rodriguez speaks with Doug Wagner about exciting strides being made in the development of a pill that could replace insulin for type 1 diabetes sufferers. Interview Transcript Wagner: Dr. John Rodriguez joins me next. If you’re a type 1 diabetic, you’ll want to listen to this. People may have […]
How to Improve Your Sleep Hygiene
Healthcare2U’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Rodriguez, speaks with Jeff Kennedy on a few ways to improve your sleep hygiene. Dr. Rodriguez explains why poor sleep hygiene affects our health so negatively and tips on how to get better sleep. To read the interview transcript, click here. To view more helpful Healthcare2U videos, check out […]
Tips on How to Easily Manage Stress Around the Holidays
Healthcare2U’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Rodriguez, is featured in a live WAFB-9 News story giving tips on how to manage stress around the holidays with reporter Breanne Bizette. Transcript Bizette: The holiday season can come with challenges. For some, it’s stressing over which gift to buy, while others may have a hard time celebrating the […]
Prediabetes: When to Worry About the Precursor to Diabetes
Even if you haven’t been diagnosed with diabetes, you may have prediabetes. Have you ever heard of prediabetes? Few have, but it is an issue that — if left untreated — can evolve into a diabetes diagnosis. There are two types of diagnoses: type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes often results from an […]
Do You Feel Like Everyone You Know Has a Gluten Allergy?
Healthcare2U’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Rodriguez, speaks with Guy Wehman on why it feels like more and more people have a gluten allergy these days. Dr. Rodriguez explains what exactly gluten is, some of the myths behind it, its symptoms, and how to test yourself to see if you have a gluten allergy. To […]